... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 10 PM MDT this evening...
* location... the San Francisco River Valley and areas from the
south central mountains to the east Central Plains.
* Winds... southwest 35 to 40 mph with gusts to 45 or 50 mph.
* Timing... winds will peak through the afternoon and early evening.
* Visibility... occasionally reduced to between 3 and 5 miles in
dust prone areas... near open fields... and construction sites.
* Local impacts... strong cross winds can be expected on north to
south oriented roads. Loose objects may become airborne.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Motorists should exercise caution while travelling. Sudden gusts
of wind may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Extra
attention should be given to cross winds.
Shy
Ruidoso, NM
Current Conditions
77 °F
Clear
Updated — 5:55 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Local Radar
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Ruidoso
77 °F - Clear
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Alamogordo
93 °F - Clear
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Holloman AFB
93 °F - Clear
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Corona
64 °F - Clear
Forecast for Ruidoso (88345)
Saturday
 T-storms
H 81° / L 48°
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Sunday
Clear
H 72° / L 46°
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Monday
Clear
H 79° / L 52°
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Tuesday
Clear
H 84° / L 50°
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Wednesday
Clear
H 84° / L 50°
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Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 81F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday NightClear with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 48F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Clear. High of 72F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Sunday NightClear. Low of 46F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday NightClear. Low of 52F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday NightClear. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Clear. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday NightClear. Low of 50F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph.
Statement as of 12:42 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Wind Advisory
Statement as of 1:54 PM MDT on May 26, 2012
Fire Weather Warning, Fire Weather Watch
... Red flag warning remains in effect until 8 PM MDT this evening
due to strong winds and low humidity at elevations below 7500
feet...
... Fire Weather Watch remains in effect Sunday from noon until 8
PM MDT due to strong winds and low humidity...
* timing: red flag warning today from 10 am til 8 PM MDT.
Fire Weather Watch Sunday from noon til 8 PM MDT.
* Winds: west-southwest 20 to 25 mph at the 20-foot level with
gusts to 35 mph both Saturday and Sunday.
* Humidity today: minimum rh 10 to 15 percent below 7500 feet
today... with slightly higher values above 7500 feet.
* Humidity sunday: minimum rh 8 to 12 percent at all elevations.
* Impacts: any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now... or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures will
create extreme fire growth potential.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.
